Currently, federal funds are only allocated for Phase 1 of this project. However, once the project receives federal approval and funding the next steps are as follows:
Land Acquisition
- Conduct land surveys, appraise property, negotiate with land owners, notify Attorney General to appoint private attorney if court settlement is needed, relocation
- Complete preliminary contract plans
- Complete land acquisition
Utility Relocations
- Prepare agreements with local agencies
- Prepare traffic control plans
- Complete final review of project’s plans
- Complete agreements with local agencies or private entities
- Complete utility relocations
Local Agency Agreements
- Coordinate with local agencies on scope of work
- Determine limits of local participation
- Prepare agreements with local agencies
- Make final construction plans
- Complete agreements with local agencies
- Federal Highway Administration authorizes federal funds
- Complete Phase 2 Engineering
For more information about project phases please visit: http://www.idot.illinois.gov/assets/uploads/files/about-idot/pamphlets-&-brochures/it%20takes%20time%20brochure-final.pdf